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Head Restraint - Replacing

Model:
700-900

Group:
88

Number:
908

Title:
Replacing Head Restraint
740/940/960 1992 -->

Market:
US and Canada

Date: October 1993

Reference:
TP31127/1 (English);9/88; Body Fittings, Interior, Climate Units.

Model Year 1992 and newer vehicles have a new type head restraint. If a customer requests, the head restraint can be replaced with an earlier type head restraint with a detachable cushion. Note: This will not alter the vehicle's safety compliance.

Replacing head restraint


Remove head restraint

Head Restraint:




Undo head restraint catches by pressing at the black arrows. First press on one side and then the other, and press up at the same time. When the catches have released, lift up and remove the head restraint.

Install the earlier type head restraint

Head Restraint:




Press down head restraint until the catches lock. Check that the catches have locked by pulling up the head restraint.




When ordering a head restraint and detachable cushion, the part numbers are illustrated.

Detachable cushions were originally intended for M/Y 1991 vehicles. They may not be a perfect match to M/Y 1992 and later interiors. Please advise customers of possible slight mismatch of color or texture.




The illustrated operation number and time should be used when completing this customer convenience repair. Repair is not considered warranty.